Translation of "T'empêche" in English

Si l'arbre t'empêche de voir la forêt, alors tu loupes l'essentiel.

If you're missing the forest for the trees then you're failing to see the big picture.

Nous aurions aimé que chacun s'occupe de ses oignons, de sa religion, de ses intimes convictions, sans importuner son prochain, qui n'en veut peut-être pas. Que celui qui veut pratiquer le fasse sobrement. Mais si quelqu'un t'empêche de mâchonner ton propre chewing-gum, laisse-le alors cuire son couscous, seul.

We might have wished all people to take care of their onions, their religion, their intimate convictions, without bothering their neighbor, who may not want it. Let those who want to practice do so soberly. But if someone prevents you from chewing your own gum, then let him steam his couscous alone.